Thursday, March 27, 2014

kyle landstra

"one thing that's immediately suggested in Kyle Landstra's latest missive, is the fully realized sense of spacial awareness. It's as if you've been transported to a vast mountainous landscape, stretching in all directions. you can feel the calming sound waves flowing over the horizon, through the valleys and into your spirit. there are specific techniques he uses to obtain this effect, and it instantly gives these wisp-like recordings a sense of weight and depth. Kyle's recent live sets around Chicago have been gaining a reputation for being a transcendent, almost spiritual adventure. 'resonant futures' was recorded live in an improvised setting, creating an album that feels like a truly intimate yet boundless experience.